Category Archives: Publishing
The Censorship of Noise
To continue the “Here’s a question” series, I wanted to talk about an essay by Lester Asheim, the former dean of the University of Chicago graduate library school, and president of the ALA, noted the practical similarity between gatekeepers like … Continue reading
What Can Save May Also Harm?
I decided to start a series over on the CBC Diversity blog called, “Here’s a question,” because during our meetings, I sometimes raise my hand and say exactly that. I do try to emphasize the question, because I’m not particularly … Continue reading
How I Got Into Publishing
Last year, I joined the newly created Diversity Committee of the Children’s Book Council. I’m sure I’ll talk more about it, but for now, I wanted to cross post a few pieces I did for the blog. I couldn’t be … Continue reading
Why Did I Write a Cell Phone Novel?
I’ll tell you why. In early 2008, I read an article in the NY Times that coincided with my own growing interest in the cell phone novel phenomenon in Japan. You have to understand, I’m that guy in my friend group who … Continue reading
Editing Books for Girls (When You’re a Boy)
There’s a lot to be said about the publishing industry as relates to gender. I’ll try not to wade into them all. For now, I just want to bring up a small part of it, in order to highlight … Continue reading
